PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 1118697 - Photoelectric Proximity Sensor
This SICK W4-3 series miniature photoelectric proximity sensor, model WTB4-3P2161, is engineered for object detection in industrial automation. It employs diffuse sensing with background suppression and PinPoint LED technology for consistent detection across varied target surfaces. The sensor provides a PNP switching output, facilitating integration into control systems for presence detection, positioning, and material handling applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Proximity Sensor (Diffuse with Background Suppression)
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric diffuse sensor with background suppression
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red light (650 nm)
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable)
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Light/Dark switching selectable
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1,000 Hz
- RESPONSE TIME: 0.5 ms
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8 3-pin male connector
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole, via M3 screws
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Object detection, presence sensing, positioning, material handling, general industrial automation, packaging machinery, assembly lines